Section 248-1-005 - QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS005.01Not a Party. No member deciding a dispute shall be a party to the dispute, or an employee or agent of a party other than for purposes of deciding disputes.005.02No Direct Involvement. When one or two members are deciding a dispute, all shall be persons having no direct involvement in the manufacture, distribution, sale or service of any motor vehicles. When three or more members are deciding a dispute, at least two-thirds shall be persons having no direct involvement in the manufacture, distribution, sale or service (including warranty service) of any motor vehicle. Direct involvement shall not include acquiring or owning an interest solely for investment, and the acquisition or ownership or an interest which is offered to the general public shall be prima facie evidence of its acquisition or ownership solely, for investment. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the members from consulting with any persons knowledgeable in the technical, commercial or other areas relating to the product which is the subject of the dispute.005.03Fair Settlement. Members shall be persons interested in the fair and expeditious settlement of consumer disputes.248 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 005